Tag: DIY
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Vortex mixer mod using Ryobi Orbital Sander
During a recent project for a client, I had to prepare a fluorescent bead slide for imaging. Beads require dilution, and a vortex mixer is recommended in order to provide ample separation of the individual beads. Not having one on hand, I figured there must be a way to achieve similar results, and found this…
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DIY Syringe Pump
Interesting little project. Not sure the money pans out considering how much time it would take to build, but if one wanted to learn mechanical control, this would be a good way to dive in! https://www.drdflo.com/syringe
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DIY emission filter for observer safety
I can’t believe I missed this excellent post from Sam Lord @ Everyday Scientist on how to insert an emission filter on your ocular lightpath. Having been hit by some untold number scopes wherein I either was observing, and switched to a no-emission-filter spot on the dichroic turret, or where I was observing and for…
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Making a microscope from binoculars
Last month a friend gave me two old pairs of field glasses. One set was US Navy issue, which has the old-school build quality of a tank, and produces a bright, sharp image. The second pair was cheap and damaged. I’ve considered what to do with it for a while, and finally decided to tear…